Application Security Analyst
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 0 days ago
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Review and analyze real-world application security scenarios spanning code, APIs, and system behavior
- Classify vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, access control issues, and business logic weaknesses
- Evaluate secure coding practices and assess the quality of remediation strategies
- Create and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that teach AI how to accurately assess application risk
- Provide structured, expert-level written analysis that AI systems can learn from
About the Role
We partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models — and we need people who truly understand how software breaks in the real world. As an Application Security Analyst, you'll work on realistic, production-grade security scenarios to help AI systems learn how to assess, prioritize, and remediate application risk the way an expert would. Your hands-on experience with real vulnerabilities is exactly what's needed to make AI smarter and safer.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security
- Solid understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities found in production systems
- Able to distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical or low-impact risk
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to reason through security problems clearly and systematically
- Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Experience in penetration testing, secure code review, or bug bounty programs
- Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks or security design patterns
- Background in cloud-native, API-first, or microservices environments
- Prior experience working with AI or data labeling workflows
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and reasons about cybersecurity
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Compensation Analysis
We partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models — and we need people who truly understand how software breaks in the real world. As an Application Security Analyst, you'll work on realistic, production-grade security scenarios to help AI systems learn how to assess, prioritize, and remediate applicatio
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.